About Us

Mission Statement: To continually define the standard of patient care through a commitment to excellence, innovation and learning.

The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, called The CORE Institute, began practicing in 2005 to fulfill a vision of orthopedic excellence encompassing the entire spectrum of orthopedic sciences. Consistent with our mission, the Center for Orthopedic Research and Education delivers orthopedic surgical care, one patient at a time. Our elite team of physicians continues to pioneer research that advances orthopedic knowledge so that we may provide excellence in patient care.

In the operating room and the clinic, CORE surgeons are setting a new standard of care by fosteringa culture of dedication to excellence. Our surgeons are from the top of their medical schools, the top of their residency classes and all are sub-specialty trained. CORE surgeons continue to exemplify what it takes to lead their field while maintaining focus on a philanthropic mission— The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education values of patient care, dedicated research, community service, and medical education. The CORE team looks forward to treating you and your family while continuing to be leaders in education and research.

Patient Care: Our first and foremost responsibility is to the patient; to provide state-of-the-art clinical orthopedic care in a courteous, compassionate, expeditious and professional manner. We are a nationally and regionally acclaimed center of excellence for orthopedic surgery.

Research: An integral part of providing value to patient care is performing quality research in the basic and clinic sciences. The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education Institute has established a nationally recognized orthopedic institute with a research focus in molecular biology, biomechanics and motion analysis of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries.

Community Service: The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education Institute is a cornerstone of support for the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale communities through outreach programs, education and service projects.

Education: In addition to educating our patients, we are also providing education services to the Sun Health Nursing School, local residency programs, fellows and hospital allied health personnel. Our surgeons are national and international speakers and continue to publish journal articles and book chapters. The CORE Institute surgeons are the doctors who train other physicians in new surgical techniques.